1500-08-030 - Commercial Recreation Overlay District

A.

Purpose. The Commercial Recreation Overlay District (CR) is intended to is provide opportunities for limited intensity river focused commercial and recreational uses along and adjacent to the Sacramento, Feather, and Bear River corridors. All uses are to be compatible with, and minimize impacts upon, adjacent agricultural operations and natural resources. Areas within the river levees are the primary locations for consideration of the CR Overlay District, however, adjacent areas outside the levees may also be considered when determined to be necessary for the proposed use. The CR Overlay District implements the General Plan Commercial Recreation Overlay (CR) land use designation, and may be combined with any base zoning district applied to that land use designation.

B.

Applicability. The regulations in this Section apply to all uses within the CR Overlay District identified in Section 1500-08-030C (Table 1500-08-2).

C.

Allowed Use Types. Table 1500-08-2 identifies the allowed use types for the CR Overlay District. These uses are in addition to those allowed by the base zoning district. Use types are defined in Article 3.

D.

Supplemental Regulations.

1.

Wayside Stands.

a.

One Wayside Stand shall be permitted per parcel.

b.

A Wayside Stand shall not exceed 600 square feet of floor area, and may include up 50 square feet of floor area for the sale of prepackaged food and/or drinks.

c.

Adequate provision shall be made for off-street parking and safe ingress and egress to the adjacent street.

d.

Parking spaces for Wayside Stands need not be paved or striped, but shall be improved in accordance with the surfacing requirements for parking within the AG zone.

e.

All structures and off-street parking shall not be located in any required front or side yard setback.

2.

Commercial Stables.

a.

Storage of manure, silage and animal matter shall occur in a manner which minimizes odors and vector nuisances to the greatest extent practicable, based on current industry practices.

b.

Incorporate measures to protect pollutants from entering into creeks, streams, drainage ditches or groundwater supplies.

c.

Incorporate measures to control odor, dust, noise, and waste disposal so as not to constitute a nuisance or a hazard.

3.

Special Events. Special events such as weddings, dances, assemblies, picnics, dinners, craft fairs, and similar events are allowed at Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries and Mills and at Special Event Facilities use types. These use types require approval of either a Use Permit or Administrative Permit as indicated on Table 1500-08-2. The permit shall specify the frequency of allowed events, hours of operations, maximum number of permitted quests, and any other conditions of approval deemed necessary by the approving authority.

4.

Community Assembly and Cultural Facilities, River Related. Limited to river related, natural history museums or interpretive centers only.

5.

Retail Sales, River Related. Limited to bait and tackle shops, bicycle rental, camping supplies, canoe/kayak outfitters, accessory galleries, general stores, rafting outfitters, specialty shops and other similar uses directly serving river related recreational users.

6.

Vehicle Rentals, River Related. Limited to boat and recreational vehicle rentals only.

E.

Performance Standards. The performance standards in this section apply to all uses within the CR Overlay District identified in Section 1500-08-030 C (Table 1500-08-2) above. The intent is to ensure visual and operational compatibility of the uses and associated development with the character of the surrounding area, in particular adjacent agricultural operations and natural resources:

1.

Significant Effects. Projects shall be determined to have no significant adverse effects, or shall mitigate such effects, upon adjacent agricultural operations, rural uses, and natural resources.

2.

Existing Trees and Resources. Existing trees, vegetation, and other natural resources shall be maintained to the extent feasible.

Floodway. No permanent structures shall be allowed on or within the levee or any designated floodway, unless required flood protection measures have been incorporated into construction.

4.

Flood Protection. Projects shall demonstrate compliance with all flood protection requirements.

5.

River Views and Access. Projects shall be designed to maximize views and public access to the adjacent river corridors and associated resources to the extent feasible.

6.

Building Colors and Design. Building colors, textures, scale, massing, architectural style and materials shall be selected to be compatible with the surrounding environment.

7.

Roof Materials and Colors. Roof materials shall be of non-reflective, fire-retardant material. Roof colors should be of darker tones. Bright colors shall be avoided.

8.

Roads, Parking and Service Areas. New roads, driveways, parking lots, utilities, trash enclosures and service areas shall be sited, screened, and landscaped to reduce visibility from adjacent roadways, properties, and river(s).

9.

Grading. Final grading contours shall generally reflect existing landforms and be compatible with existing grades on adjoining properties.

10.

Native Landscaping. Native and drought tolerant plant materials, including native tree species, shall be incorporated into project landscaping.

11.

Lighting. All exterior lighting, except that designed for temporary emergency use, shall be shielded so as to direct lighting downward, limit spillage and glare onto adjacent properties, and protect the rural night sky.

12.

Services and Infrastructure. Projects shall be determined to have adequate services and infrastructure (either community or individual water and wastewater systems) to support the proposed uses.

F.

Review and Approval Process. A Zoning Clearance, Administrative Permit, or Use Permit shall be obtained for all uses as identified in Section 1500-08-030 C (Table 1500-08-2). In addition, concurrent Design Review shall be required for all uses to ensure high quality design as well as visual and operational compatibility with the surrounding uses and character of the area. All required permit applications shall be accompanied by documentation as required by the Director to determine compliance with the performance standards established in Section 1500-08-030 E. Such documentation shall include analysis of potential impacts to agricultural operations in the project's vicinity, mitigation of environmental impacts, and availability of adequate infrastructure and services to support the proposed uses. All Zoning Clearances, Use Permits and Design Review shall be processed in accordance with Article 25.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-08-040 - Agricultural Combining District

A.

Purpose. The Agricultural Combining District (-A) is intended to provide for agricultural related and other additional uses common to lower density residential areas located in the rural portions of Sutter County. The -A Combining District may be applied with the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district.

B.

Applicability. The regulations in this Section apply to all uses within the -A Combining District identified in Section 1500-08-040 C (Table1500-08-3).

C.

Allowed Use Types. Table 1500-08-3 identifies the allowed use types for the -A Combining District. These uses are in addition to those allowed by the base zoning district. Use types are defined in Article 3.

1.

The keeping of animals is subject to all Environmental Health Program requirements, as well as compliance with all of the following maintenance and operational standards:

a.

Odor and Vector Control—All outdoor animal enclosures, including but not limited to pens, coops, cages and feed areas shall be maintained free from litter, garbage and the accumulation of fecal matter, so as to discourage the proliferation of flies, other disease vectors and offensive odors. Each property shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.

b.

Containment—All animals shall be effectively contained on the property, and shall not be allowed to run free on any parcel in a separate ownership or in a public right-of-way.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)